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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,023.59, 54,035.38 and 12,331.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,023.59, 54,035.38 and 12,331.44 is: 18,497.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,023.59 : 54,035.38 = 12,331.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,023.59/54,035.38 = 12,331.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,023.59x = 54,035.38 × 12,331.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,023.59x = 666,334,027.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,334,027.08/36,023.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,497.16

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